Drainage Correction - Heartland Operations Center - Arcadia

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District One is issuing a competitive sealed bid procurement for contract F1A03 to address drainage issues at the Heartland Operations Center in Arcadia, Desoto County, Florida. The project involves furnishing labor, materials, and equipment to renovate the existing drainage system at this facility, including removing and disposing of the existing storm system, installing a new storm system, removing existing pipe, handling all trenching and excavation work, clearing and grubbing as needed, installing sod, and making any necessary asphalt, grass, and curbing repairs. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on August 30, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. at the project site, and bids are due by August 28, 2022. The contract has a term of 60 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed and includes provisions for partial payments based on completed work.

The contract is open to all qualified bidders, with no specific set-asides or restrictions identified. The procurement documents do not provide details on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they specify an award value or budget range. The project is funded by the State of Florida, with the local jurisdiction being Desoto County. Bidders must comply with requirements related to Florida products and labor, minority business enterprise utilization, and use of the E-Verify system to verify employee eligibility.